Question 1

Research has shown that the more adolescent females and males watched entertainment TV,the more

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A) positive their body images were. 
B) passive they became. 
C) aggressive they became. 
D) negative their body images were. 
A) positive their body images were. 
B) passive they became. 
C) aggressive they became. 
D) negative their body images were.

Question 2

Evidence that the classroom is biased against girls includes all of the following EXCEPT

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A) teachers spend more time interacting with boys. 
B) teachers spend more time watching girls. 
C) teachers give more instruction to boys. 
D) teachers give boys more time than girls to answer questions. 
A) teachers spend more time interacting with boys. 
B) teachers spend more time watching girls. 
C) teachers give more instruction to boys. 
D) teachers give boys more time than girls to answer questions.

Question 3

Define and list at least three benefits of androgyny.

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Androgyny is the presence of a high degr

Question 4

What is the main idea behind the social cognitive theory of gender?

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The social cognitive theory of gender em

Question 5

Critics of Carol Gilligan's theory argue that

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A) she exaggerates the differences in intimacy between males and females. 
B) she exaggerates the differences in connectedness between males and females. 
C) her research did not include a comparison group of boys. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) she exaggerates the differences in intimacy between males and females. 
B) she exaggerates the differences in connectedness between males and females. 
C) her research did not include a comparison group of boys. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 6

What was Deborah Tannen's main conclusion about differences between boys and girls?

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A) Boys learn language ahead of girls. 
B) Girls learn language ahead of boys. 
C) Boys use more action words in their speech than girls. 
D) Boys and girls grow up in different worlds of talk. 
A) Boys learn language ahead of girls. 
B) Girls learn language ahead of boys. 
C) Boys use more action words in their speech than girls. 
D) Boys and girls grow up in different worlds of talk.

Question 7

Rita and Don are the parents of 15-year-old twins,Frank and Francine.Research suggests that

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A) Frank will have more independence than Francine. 
B) Frank will be encouraged to do well in English and social sciences. 
C) Francine will be encouraged to do well in math. 
D) Both twins will be encouraged to excel in science. 
A) Frank will have more independence than Francine. 
B) Frank will be encouraged to do well in English and social sciences. 
C) Francine will be encouraged to do well in math. 
D) Both twins will be encouraged to excel in science.

Question 8

In adolescence,________ approval has a powerful influence on gender attitudes and behavior.

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A) parents' 
B) peer 
C) siblings' 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) parents' 
B) peer 
C) siblings' 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 9

In the traditional male adolescent culture,male adolescents trying to adopt a strong masculine role are likely to believe they will be thought of as more masculine if they

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A) get a job and pay some of their own expenses. 
B) drink alcohol or take drugs. 
C) have a steady girlfriend. 
D) participate in a "manly" sport,such as football or hockey. 
A) get a job and pay some of their own expenses. 
B) drink alcohol or take drugs. 
C) have a steady girlfriend. 
D) participate in a "manly" sport,such as football or hockey.

Question 10

Darren scores a high number of feminine and a high number of masculine traits on the Bem Sex-Role Inventory.Darren would be classified as

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A) feminine. 
B) masculine. 
C) undifferentiated. 
D) androgynous. 
A) feminine. 
B) masculine. 
C) undifferentiated. 
D) androgynous.

Question 11

Erik Erikson and Sigmund Freud agreed that

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A) anatomy is destiny. 
B) gender behaviors and gender are instinctual. 
C) human behavior is directly related to reproductive processes. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) anatomy is destiny. 
B) gender behaviors and gender are instinctual. 
C) human behavior is directly related to reproductive processes. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 12

Research regarding males and females in math and science careers has indicated

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A) despite gender similarities in math ability,males still predominate upper-level math courses. 
B) because of gender similarities in math ability,equal number of males and females are found in upper-level math courses. 
C) gender differences in math ability account for the lower number of females in upper-level math classes. 
D) females are starting to outnumber the number of males in upper-level math courses. 
A) despite gender similarities in math ability,males still predominate upper-level math courses. 
B) because of gender similarities in math ability,equal number of males and females are found in upper-level math courses. 
C) gender differences in math ability account for the lower number of females in upper-level math classes. 
D) females are starting to outnumber the number of males in upper-level math courses.

Question 13

Zoe tells her parents that she learned in her women's studies class that many of the gender differences that she sees are due to inequities in power,money,and other resources between men and women.She says she is going to be taking part in a "walk for equity" to protest lower wages being paid to women in her community.Zoe's position is very much like that of which theorist?

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A) Anna Freud 
B) Carol Gilligan 
C) Alice Eagly 
D) Janet Shibley Hyde 
A) Anna Freud 
B) Carol Gilligan 
C) Alice Eagly 
D) Janet Shibley Hyde

Question 14

Alice Eagly believes that the most important causes of gender differences in power,assertiveness,and nurture are social hierarchy and

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A) power expectations. 
B) sexual vulnerability. 
C) division of labor. 
D) monetary resources. 
A) power expectations. 
B) sexual vulnerability. 
C) division of labor. 
D) monetary resources.

Question 15

Cisgender is a term that describes individuals whose ________ and ________ corresponds with the gender identity assigned at birth.

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A) gender identity; expression 
B) sexuality; body language 
C) mental state; stereotypes 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) gender identity; expression 
B) sexuality; body language 
C) mental state; stereotypes 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 16

What is the main belief behind social role theory of gender?

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Social role theory states that the gende

Question 17

________ is a broad term that refers to individuals who adopt a gender identity that differs from the one assigned to them at birth.

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A) Homosexuality 
B) Bisexual 
C) Transgender 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) Homosexuality 
B) Bisexual 
C) Transgender 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 18

Television shows portray teenage girls as being primarily interested in

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A) shopping. 
B) appearance. 
C) dating. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) shopping. 
B) appearance. 
C) dating. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 19

Which of the following statements regarding physical similarities and differences between men and women is NOT true?

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A) Males grow to be 10 percent taller than females. 
B) Male body fat is likely to go to the abdomen; body fat in women is concentrated around breasts and hips. 
C) Males have greater physical strength than females. 
D) Men have twice as much body fat as women. 
A) Males grow to be 10 percent taller than females. 
B) Male body fat is likely to go to the abdomen; body fat in women is concentrated around breasts and hips. 
C) Males have greater physical strength than females. 
D) Men have twice as much body fat as women.

Question 20

With regard to prosocial behavior,

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A) males view themselves as more empathetic. 
B) females view themselves as more empathetic. 
C) males engage in more prosocial behavior during adolescence than do females. 
D) the smallest gender differences occur for kind and considerate behavior. 
A) males view themselves as more empathetic. 
B) females view themselves as more empathetic. 
C) males engage in more prosocial behavior during adolescence than do females. 
D) the smallest gender differences occur for kind and considerate behavior.

Research has shown that the more adolescent females and males watched entertainment TV,the more

Evidence that the classroom is biased against girls includes all of the following EXCEPT

Define and list at least three benefits of androgyny.

What is the main idea behind the social cognitive theory of gender?

Critics of Carol Gilligan's theory argue that

What was Deborah Tannen's main conclusion about differences between boys and girls?

Rita and Don are the parents of 15-year-old twins,Frank and Francine.Research suggests that

In adolescence,________ approval has a powerful influence on gender attitudes and behavior.

In the traditional male adolescent culture,male adolescents trying to adopt a strong masculine role are likely to believe they will be thought of as more masculine if they

Darren scores a high number of feminine and a high number of masculine traits on the Bem Sex-Role Inventory.Darren would be classified as

Erik Erikson and Sigmund Freud agreed that

Research regarding males and females in math and science careers has indicated

Alice Eagly believes that the most important causes of gender differences in power,assertiveness,and nurture are social hierarchy and

Cisgender is a term that describes individuals whose and corresponds with the gender identity assigned at birth.

What is the main belief behind social role theory of gender?

________ is a broad term that refers to individuals who adopt a gender identity that differs from the one assigned to them at birth.

Television shows portray teenage girls as being primarily interested in

Which of the following statements regarding physical similarities and differences between men and women is NOT true?

With regard to prosocial behavior,

Introduction

Puberty, health, and Biological Foundations

The Brain and Cognitive Development

The Self, identity, emotion, and Personality

Sexuality

Moral Development, values, and Religion

Families

Peers, romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

Schools

Achievement, work, and Careers

Culture

Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

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Exam 5: Gender

Research has shown that the more adolescent females and males watched entertainment TV,the more

Evidence that the classroom is biased against girls includes all of the following EXCEPT

Define and list at least three benefits of androgyny.

What is the main idea behind the social cognitive theory of gender?

Critics of Carol Gilligan's theory argue that

What was Deborah Tannen's main conclusion about differences between boys and girls?

Rita and Don are the parents of 15-year-old twins,Frank and Francine.Research suggests that

In adolescence,________ approval has a powerful influence on gender attitudes and behavior.

In the traditional male adolescent culture,male adolescents trying to adopt a strong masculine role are likely to believe they will be thought of as more masculine if they

Darren scores a high number of feminine and a high number of masculine traits on the Bem Sex-Role Inventory.Darren would be classified as

Erik Erikson and Sigmund Freud agreed that

Research regarding males and females in math and science careers has indicated

Alice Eagly believes that the most important causes of gender differences in power,assertiveness,and nurture are social hierarchy and

Cisgender is a term that describes individuals whose ________ and ________ corresponds with the gender identity assigned at birth.

What is the main belief behind social role theory of gender?

________ is a broad term that refers to individuals who adopt a gender identity that differs from the one assigned to them at birth.

Television shows portray teenage girls as being primarily interested in

Which of the following statements regarding physical similarities and differences between men and women is NOT true?

With regard to prosocial behavior,

Introduction

Puberty, health, and Biological Foundations

The Brain and Cognitive Development

The Self, identity, emotion, and Personality

Sexuality

Moral Development, values, and Religion

Families

Peers, romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

Schools

Achievement, work, and Careers

Culture

Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Filters

Cisgender is a term that describes individuals whose and corresponds with the gender identity assigned at birth.